Training courses for works councils

Training courses in English

Are you planning to elect a works council? Are you a new member who needs basic legal knowledge for your activities? Would you like to acquire in-depth knowledge on special subjects after some time in office?

In our English training courses, we provide you with the essential knowledge for works constitution law (incl. the electoral code), labour law, occupational health and safety, and much more. Our courses are practical, helping you understand your rights and obligations in order to act effectively in the interests of your colleagues. Acquire the necessary skills with the following training courses:

Basic training courses for works council members

Works Council Basics (WoCo 1): Introduction to the Works Constitution Act
Getting started ... isn't that difficult 		Training content | Dates
Works Council Basics (WoCo 2): Staff policy and co-determination
People first! 		Training content | Dates
Works Council Basics (WoCo 3): Social affairs and co-determination
Act rather than react 		Training content | Dates
Works Council Basics (WoCo 4): Co-determination amidst workplace transformation
The only constant is change! 		Training content | Dates

Works council elections

Conference – Works council: Ready for re-election?
How to be well-prepared for the 2026 campaign 		Information | Registration
Works council elections: Standard procedure – Electoral board training (one-day course)
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Online training course: Works council elections: Standard procedure – Electoral board training (one-day course)
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Works council elections: Standard procedure – Electoral board training (two-day course)
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Works council elections: Simplified procedure – Electoral board training (one-day course)
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Online training course: Works council elections: Simplified procedure – Electoral board training (one-day course)
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Works council elections: Simplified procedure – Electoral board training (two-day course)
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Works Constitution Act

Refresher training course: Works Constitution Act – staying on top of the basics
Knowledge update for experienced works council members 		Training content | Dates

Chairpersons and deputies

Leading successfully: The role of the chairperson within the works council
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Central works council

Central works council – tasks, competencies, and the organisation of work
Basics and practice of work in the central works council 		Training content | Dates

Finance committee

The basics of finance committee work – how to organise participation in economic affairs
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Online training course: The basics of finance committee work – how to organise participation in economic affairs
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Occupational health and safety

Mental health risks in the workplace: Fundamentals for works councils
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Mental health risks in the workplace: Advanced knowledge for works councils
Initiating and implementing risk assessment 		Training content | Dates
Mental health risks in tech industry workplaces: Advanced knowledge for works councils
Initiating and implementing risk assessment for tech workplaces 		Training content | Dates
Online training course: The occupational health and safety committee and implementation of the company’s occupational health and safety measures
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The occupational health and safety committee and implementation of the company’s occupational health and safety measures
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Work organisation

Strategy meeting: Is everything under control? Work organisation and planning in the works council
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Labour law

Online training course: How does this country work?
The basics of German labour law 		Training content | Dates
How does this country work?
The basics of German labour law 		Training content | Dates
Introduction to labour law 1: Establishment of the employment relationship
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Introduction to labour law 2: Contents of the employment relationship
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Introduction to labour law 3: Termination and settlement of the employment relationship
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Working time regulations

Online training course: Introduction to working time regulations
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Introduction to working time regulations
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Online training course: Current case law on time tracking
Recent case law and possible impact on participation rights 		Training content | Dates

Communication

Clear speech, strong impact!
Mastering speeches as a works council member 		Training content | Dates
How to win through persuasion – turn conflict into negotiation!
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